From Baton Rouge Louisiana Better Than Ezra has been building a devoted following in the south and west since 89; Deluxe originally released in 93 on Swell Records became a surprise best-seller leading to a re-release on Elektra (eventually reaching platinum on the strength of the hit singles Good and In the Blood ). Whether dark and brooding or bright and urgent the songs on Friction Baby are precise and irresistibly musical. First single: King of New Orleans. Touring is scheduled for a full year to support the release.